Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Shots Fired Near School In Yonkers
Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired near a school in Westchester. It happened around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Yonkers in the area of Lamartine Avenue at Warburton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene with ballistic evidence, Yonkers Police said, noting that at the same time, a suspect vehicle was stopped a short distance away. A local school was placed on precautionary lockdown for the duration of the outside police activity. Police did not disclose the name of the school. A preliminary investigation has yielded that …
Yonkers, NY
News
New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says
A 21-year-old man from the Hudson Valley has been indicted for a shooting in Westchester County that left one victim injured. Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old From Area Charged In Yonkers Domestic Shooting Rockland County resident Nahkeem Janvier of Spring Valley has been charged with attempting to murder a 33-year-old victim in Yonkers at an apartment located at 32 Vineyard Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to an announcement by Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah from Tuesday, Dec. 6. On the day of the shooting, around 2:45 a.m., Janvier fired thr…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Police Respond To Report Of Shotgun Blasts During Neighbor Dispute In Yonkers
Police are investigating after responding to reports of shots fired from a shotgun during a dispute between neighbors in Westchester County. On Sunday, Dec. 4 around 3:30 p.m., police responded to a residence in Yonkers on Ridge Road, where the shots were reported, according to Yonkers Police. After arriving at the home, police searched the residence and found no threat to the public, and then determined that no shots had been fired, police said. Police then found that the incident had been a dispute between neighbors, and a shotgun may have been displayed during the conf…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Yonkers Officer Hit By Car In Chase For Trio Wanted For NYC Carjacking
A police officer in Westchester County was struck by a car during a chase for three suspects wanted for carjacking in New York City. On Sunday, Dec. 4, around 3:15 p.m., police in Yonkers responded to the area of Point Street and Ravine Avenue, where an occupied vehicle wanted in connection with the carjacking was seen, according to Yonkers Police. Once arriving there, three suspects attempted to drive away from the scene but after this resulted in an accident, the trio then ran away on foot to try and escape. The suspects were then caught after a short pursuit, police said.&nb…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation
Updated story: Police Officer Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash A busy road in Westchester County is closed to traffic to allow for an investigation by police. Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers between Grassy Sprain Road and East Grassy Sprain Road, also known as the area of the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass, is currently closed in both directions because of the investigation, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 1 at around 4:30 p.m. It is not yet clear what police are investigating. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…
Yonkers, NY
Traffic
Water Main Break Causes Delays On Busy Road In Yonkers
Police are warning commuters to avoid a busy road in Westchester County due to delays caused by an active water main break. The break happened on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16 in Yonkers on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) between Ashburton Avenue and Palmer Road, according to an announcement from Yonkers Police from around 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan an alternate route to avoid the water main break. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Don't Be Next: Police In Yonkers Warning Against Catalytic Converter Thefts
After a string of catalytic converter thefts, police in Westchester County are warning people to protect their vehicles from being victimized next. The thefts have been a problem in Yonkers, according to an announcement from Yonkers Police from Tuesday, Nov. 8. Many criminals target the emissions control devices because they contain the precious metals platinum, rhodium, and palladium, and they can be sold for profit, Yonkers Police said. In order to protect vehicles from thefts, which can take under a minute with the use of a reciprocating saw, Yonkers Police gave t…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Targeting Hispanic Immigrant Community In Yonkers, Police Say
Police in Westchester County are warning of scammers who target members of the Hispanic immigrant community in an effort to get money from them. The scammers have been approaching unsuspecting victims in Yonkers with a promise to share a lottery prize in exchange for a down payment that would be used to purchase legal services or act as collateral, according to a release by Yonkers Police from Sunday, Nov. 13. Police said the scammer might also walk victims to storefronts such as a professional building, bank, or law office as part of the ruse, and they may then convin…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Distraught Man Saved From Jumping From Yonkers Building, Police Say
A distraught man was saved from jumping from a building in Westchester County by police officers. The incident took in Yonkers around 1:22 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 at 159 Alexander St. According to Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police, officers were able to quickly get to the man without incident and take him to safety to receive professional help.
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
'Get Fined, Walk Home': Police In Yonkers Warn Against Illegal Dumping
Police in a Westchester County city are urging people to stop illegal dumping if they want to avoid heavy fines and a long walk home. Such was the fate of one unlawful pickup truck owner in Yonkers, who was caught illegally dumping on McLean Avenue on Wednesday night, Oct. 26, according to Yonkers Police. "Dump on Yonkers = Get Fined + Walk Home," Yonkers Police warned in an announcement along with a photo of the pickup truck, which was towed away by police. Anyone who sees illegal dumping is asked to call (914) 377-DUMP (3867), Yonkers Police said.
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
'A Very Difficult Day': Yonkers Officer Helps Unconscious Boy During Funeral Procession
A police officer in Westchester is being recognized for assisting an unconscious three-year-old boy during his family member's funeral procession. The officer was recognized in a letter of appreciation sent to Yonkers Police by the son of a former Westchester County Department of Corrections officer, whose funeral procession was accompanied by officers from the department. On Thursday, Oct. 27, during the funeral procession, the man's nephew became unconscious, according to the letter that Yonkers Police shared in a post. According to the letter, Sgt. Frank Gualdino …
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Yonkers
A smoke shop in Westchester County was shut down after police discovered numerous law violations during a visit. Earlier report - Out Of Compliance: Police Shut Down 3 Yonkers Smoke Shops After Inspections On Tuesday, Nov. 1, police visited an unnamed smoke shop located in Yonkers at 403 McLean Ave. and found the store to be out of compliance, according to Yonkers Police. Police said that the violations included: no Certificate of Occupancy; no dispensary or hemp licenses; a large quantity of illicit controlled substances such as CBD gummies and vape products …
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